Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-14
HO FOR CLARK CO., KAN.
The Banner County Of
the Southwest,
And the Beautiful Booming City
Of Ashland.

Clark county is one of the southern tier of
counties. Its west line is los miles from
| the west line of the state It's altitude is
22O0 feet, and its area 1000 square miles. Its
population over 1000. The soil varies; being
rich black and mulatto loan several feet
in depth. No richer soil can be found than
is in the valleys of Clark county. ALI crops
grow successfully. The health of the county
is unsurpassed. The society is first class, and
strangers find warm welcome among them.
Ashland, the county seat, is centrally locat-
ed Is not yet years old, and has popu-
lation of more than 200 people
and is increasing rapidly. Improvements of
all kinds are under way and in contempla-
ton. Solid brick blocks will be built during
the summer. Water works will be planted
in ninety days, a company having formed
for that purpose. The near approach of rail-
roads is another assurance of still greater
prosperity. The grading is now under way
for two railroads within the county.
Prices on lands are low, as will be seen by
the following short list, which we give as
guide to prices:
No. SO. 100 acres. miles from Ashland, a
dark loan soil. nerrly all pillow land, balance
NOW land. Price $3.50, part cash.
No. 1l9. $40 acres 10 miles from Ashland,
20 acres in cultivation, large sod house Of 3
rooms, stables, cow sheds &c. 100 acres and
8 wire fence. Fine valley land with running
5 years
No. 123 24O acres miles from Ashland,
very good tract Of land; no improvements
except about 20 acres of breaking Price
$500.
No. 141. 100 acres 5 miles from Ashland,
abundance of spring water and shade, 100
acres under 8 wire fence. All fine land.
Price $1,000, 5000 cash and balance in
years.
No. IA 160 acres mile from Ashland.
Good land, gently rolling, a very nice place
to make home. Price 5000.
No. AS. 100 acres Il miles from Ash
land Fine land. Price $1,000
No. 146. 100 acres 11-2 miles from Ashland.
IL acres under cultivation, nice smooth land,
good well of water. Price $500
No. $50. 100 acres 1-2 mile from Ashland
This piece is the most elegant and DESTROYS
residence property adjacent to the city and
can be used in acre tracts 10 good advant-
age Price $50 per acre, and viii bring 500
inside of 30 days.
We have many pieces of land which we are
offering in large or small bodies at prices
ranging from s. to IS per acre; also gave a
large list of city property, business lots on
Main street ranging in price from 5000 TO
$780, residence lots from $50 to $l25 per lot
lots being 25xl42 feet Now is the best time
to secure property in Ashland and Clark
county, as prices are bound to advance p to
so per cent in 30 days. Come and investigate
for yourself.
In conclusion would say that we will pay
the expenses of any persons who are induced
to come here through our representations
and do not find the statements made by US
true. By permission we give the following
references: The Clark County Bank, the
State Bank, the Winton & Deming State
Bank, of Ashland, Kansas. and the First
National Bank, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Small maps and any information desired
will be cheerfully given by addressing